b'RULES OF THE ROAD AND NAVIGATIONU.S. Aids to NavigationNAVIGATION AIDS REGULATORY MARKERSLateral Aids Safe Water Aids Information Marking the sides of channels as seen whenplaced insideSpeed approaching from seaward or outsideRestriction the rectangle,placed inside such asor outside directions,the circle.distances, or locations. Information Slow-No-WakeExplanationThe nature of placed outsidethe danger Odd numbers Can buoyEven numbersMarking midchannelsthe crossed dia- placed inside Port Side (Unlighted) Starboard Side and fairwaysmond, such asor outside the (No numbers. Buoys Lighted buoy Lighted buoy may be lettered.) dam, rapids, ordiamond. (green light only) (red light only) Lightedswim area.(White Light) Boat Exclusion AreaDangerPreferred channelPREFERREDPreferred channelAnchor Lightsto starboard CHANNEL AIDS to portNot numbered. All vessels, when at anchor outside an officially marked May be Lettered. anchorage must exhibit an all-around white light.High Speed FerriesHigh Speed Ferries (HSF) are capable of speeds of 60 knots (70 miles per hour) and above. When a HSF is approaching:Lighted buoy Can buoy Nun buoy Lighted buoy Know and obey the USCG rules of the road(Green light)) (Unlighted) (Unlighted) (Red light) Make any changes in course or speed early and obviously to the HSF operator, and while still at leastone mile from the HSFMarker Buoy or Beacon Permits Monitor VHF Channel 13 for announcements from theThe placement of regulatory or navigational markers, sla- HSF.lom course buoys, or jumps require a permit from the DEEP.At night and in times of restricted visibility, display correct Regulatory markers denote swim areas, speed zones, dangerrunning lights and show a radar reflector. Monitor VHF channel areas, or provide information. Navigational markers designate13 for announcements from the ferry.channels. Markers must meet DEEP specifications regarding size, color, banding, symbols, and wording. On tidal waters, a permit is required by the DEEP and additional permits mayNavigation Lights (Underway)be required by the USCG and the US Army Corp of Engineers.Recreational boats must display their required navigation Permits for mooring buoys on tidal waters are issued by thelights at all times between sunset and sunrise. Also, during Town, local Harbor Master, or the DEEPs Land and Waterdaylight periods of reduced visibility. Shown on page 32 are Resources Division. On inland waters, by the Town or anthe lights required.applicable power generating company. For more information, please visit the DEEP website at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boating-Permits/ Movable Bridges Boating-Permits. The raising and lowering of train and traffic bridges are regulated by the US Coast Guard. Here is critical information to safely pass under these bridges:Interested in advertising next year?Bridge clearanceThis is the distance between the Email nsroberts@TurleyCustomMedia.com waters surface and the lowest portion of the bridge over the for more information.2023 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE31'